1) The document discusses different settings for GoPro cameras including field of view (wide, medium, narrow), aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3), frame rate, resolution, and recommended settings for different types of shots. 2) It provides information on choosing settings based on lighting conditions and the type of shot (action vs slow motion). Higher frame rates are recommended for bright lighting and fast action. 3) Recommendations and descriptions are given for different mounts and how to get different types of shots (point of view, non point of view, establishing shot, action shots, etc).

1. CHOOSING A FIELD OF VIEW (FOV)
SUPERVIEW
P O C K E T G U I D E
All GoPro cameras feature three standard fields of view (FOV): Wide, Medium
and Narrow. The wider the angle, the larger the image.
Every GoPro also has SuperView™
, our exclusive FOV that captures the world’s
most immersive wide-angle perspective.
HERO5 cameras also feature the new Linear FOV.
NARROW
MEDIUM
WIDE
CHOOSING AN ASPECT RATIO
All GoPro cameras utilize two aspect ratios: 16:9 and 4:3. Standard television
and editing programs all use 16:9. Footage shot in 4:3 is 33% taller but must be
cropped down to 16:9 for playback on a TV. All 4:3 footage that’s not cropped will
appear with black bars on the sides of the image.
• 16:9 resolutions: 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, 480p/WVGA
• 4:3 resolutions: 2.7K 4:3, 1440p, 960p
16:9 4:3
16.5%
16.5%
CHOOSING A FRAME RATE (FPS)
Frame rate, or frames per second, is the speed at which the video is recorded,
or more specifically, the number of individual video frames recorded per second.
For example: 1080p 30fps is 30 individual frames captured every second while
recording in 1080p resolution. Choosing the right frame rate depends on the
lighting conditions, the type of shot you are capturing and whether you want
slow motion playback.
BRIGHT LIGHT LOW LIGHT
higher frame rate
• Bright lighting conditions
• Fast-action shots
• Slow-motion playback
lower frame rate
• Darker lighting conditions
• Slow-to-moderate action shots
This GoPro exclusive FOV creates ultra engaging footage of every adventure
by dynamically stretching 4:3 footage to fit the 16:9 aspect ratio.
Capture a straight horizon with your GoPro. Photographers will love it for the
more natural perspective.
STANDARD 4:3 SUPERVIEW 16:9
WIDE FOV LINEAR FOV
LINEAR FOV
CHOOSING A RESOLUTION
4K
2.7K 4:3
2.7K
1440p
1080p
960p
720p
480p/WVGA
Resolution is a measure of how large the video frame size is. It is the main
factor in determining the overall quality, clarity and detail of a specific mode.
Higher resolutions will show more detail in video than lower resolutions. Shoot in
1080p30 or 1080p60 for playback and sharing on mobile devices, using Capture.

2. POV
POV
POV
NON-POV
NON-POV
NON-POV
GOPRO TURN ON (REMO ONLY)
GOPRO TURN OFF
GOPRO START RECORDING
GOPRO HILIGHT
GOPRO STOP RECORDING
GOPRO SHOOT BURST
GOPRO TAKE A PHOTO
GOPRO START TIMELAPSE
GOPRO STOP TIMELAPSE
GOPRO VIDEO MODE
GOPRO PHOTO MODE
GOPRO TIMELAPSE MODE
GOPRO BURST MODE
1080P
60FPS
960P
60FPS
1080P
60FPS
960P
60FPS
1080P
60FPS
960P
60FPS
1080P
90FPS
BURST
NON-POV
TIME LAPSE
POV (POINT OF VIEW)
GO-TO SETTINGS FOR VIDEO
GO-TO SETTINGS FOR PHOTO
VOICE CONTROL
CAPTURE
QUIK™
This feature automatically captures photos at set
intervals, from 0.5 to 60 seconds. You can also
capture time lapse videos at the same intervals.
Pro Handlebar/Seatpost/
Pole Mount
This shot works best when the camera is 4ft away
from the subject. You can make it even easier by
simply holding the camera at arm’s length.
For short-duration fast-action activities, we
recommend 30/3 Burst. Use 30/6 Burst for
slower action shots.
RECOMMENDED MOUNTS:
RECOMMENDED MOUNTS:
RECOMMENDED MOUNTS:
RECOMMENDED MOUNTS:
HOW TO GET YOUR STORY
GETTING THE SHOT
ESTABLISHING
SHOT
CHARACTER
INTRO
ACTION
SHOTS
CONCLUSION/
PAYOFF
3-Way™
Chesty
(Chest Harness)
Head Strap + QuikClip
When you begin a project, think about the story you want to tell in terms of a
beginning, middle and end. This will save you tons of time when you go to edit
what you’ve shot. When a story is truly directed from the beginning, it can be
far more powerful.
MF MEDIUM FOV WF WIDE FOV SM SLOW MOTION
TL
TL
TIME LAPSE B BURST
Use 30/6 Burst for slower action shots.
10/1
FPS
0.5
SECOND
10/1
FPS
0.5
SECOND
30/3
FPS
0.5
SECOND
30/3
FPS
0.5
SECOND
30/3
FPS
0.5
SECOND
VOICE COMMANDS FOR HERO5 CAMERAS
30/3
FPS
0.5
SECOND
POV NON-POV
POV NON-POV
POV NON-POV
720P
100FPS
WF
1440P
30FPS
960P
60FPS
1080P
60FPS
POV NON-POV
1440P
48FPS
960P
100FPS
WF
WF
SM
SM
1080P
60FPS
POV NON-POV
1440P
60FPS
960P
120FPS
2.7K
60FPS
1080P
120FPS
POV NON-POV
WF
WF
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS MOBILE OPTIMIZED
Tripod Mounts
The Handler
(Floating Hand Grip)
This is the shot that makes GoPro photos and videos
so recognizable. We recommend using the 4:3 modes,
which will provide the most immersive POV shots.
WF
WF
WF
WF
WF
WF
SM
SM
WF
WF
WF
WF
WF WF WF
SM
B
TL
B
TL
B
TL
TL
B
TL
B
B
Enjoy hands-free control of your GoPro using simple voice commands.
Voice control is supported for the following languages:
English (US, UK, AUS), French, Italian, German,
Spanish (North America, EU), Japanese and Chinese (Mandarin)
Use your mobile device to preview and play back shots,
control your GoPro and share on the fly.1
Transform your GoPro footage into
awesome videos. Editing has never been
this fast—or this fun.
Jaws: Flex Clamp
MOBILE DESKTOP
gopro.com/apps
1
Compatible with videos captured
in select modes only.
Available now in the US. Coming soon to additional regions.
An optional GoPro Plus subscription makes
it easy to access, edit and share your GoPro
footage—anytime, anywhere.
The Strap
(Hand + Wrist + Arm + Leg Mount)